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63,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak air suspension strut (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35 r18 97w dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Catalytic Converter has signs of repair ( not sure if Tempered with) passed Emission test
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front Wheel Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back Of ABS Unit (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lower rose joint slight play
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lower rose joint slight play
battery warning light on
catalytic converters look to have been welded but unsure if catalysts tampered with. Vehicle passed emissions test
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35 r18 97w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery warning light on
catalytic converters look to have been welded but unsure if catalysts have been replaced as vehicle passed emissions test
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint down bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play pushes out of stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
battery warning light on
exhaust rattling
play n/s and o/s/r lower outer rose joints
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
catalytic converters rattling
slight play n/s and o/s/r lower rose joints
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
catalytic converters rattling
slight play n/s and o/s/r lower rose joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge
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AH02 ROW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH02 ROW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AH02 ROW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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